About the Presenter
Michael trained as a teacher, and graduated with a M.Ed (Hons) in 1973. He taught in schools in Britain, 1975-1997. Returning to Aotearoa, he taught for three years before retiring from teaching due to hearing loss. He took up landscaping and athletics coaching. An interest in pre-1840 history developed into earnest research of original missionary correspondence, diaries and journals. In 2021 Michael self-published his book, Between God and a Hard Place.
About Laidlaw Research Seminars
As a part of Laidlaw’s commitment to relevant, gospel-centred, innovative research, the School of Theology faculty gather each month for a research seminar. The seminars are built around a simple format – one academic presentation followed by critical interaction. Anyone is welcome to join us – this could include postgrad students, researchers from other institutions, or any others looking to hear and interact with cutting edge theological and biblical research.